Finlay
biographical name
Fin·lay
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Definition of Finlay
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Carlos Juan 1833–1915 Cuban physician and biologist
Finlay
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Fin·lay
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Definition of Finlay (Entry 2 of 2)
river 250 miles (402 kilometers) long in north central British Columbia, Canada, flowing southeast to unite with the
Pars*nip
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ˈpär-snip
\ River (145 miles, or 232 kilometers, long)
forming the Peace River
\ River (145 miles, or 232 kilometers, long)
forming the Peace River
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“Finlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Finlay. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.
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